HC Deb 30 May 1946 vol 423 c227W
Squadron-Leader Fleming

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether any contingent of the Palestine Regiment has been invited to take part in the Victory parade on 8th June, 1946: and what is the number of personnel.

Mr. George Hall

The Palestine Regiment will be represented at the Victory Parade by a Detachment 16 strong. The hon. and gallant Member may be interested to know that the total strength of the Palestine Contingent is 54, made up as follows:

Palestine Regiment 18*
Trans-Jordan Frontier Force 18†
Palestine Police 18‡
*Comprising Jews and Arabs.
†Comprising British and Arabs.
‡Comprising British, Jews and Arabs.
Of these 48 will march—16 from each source.